Dodder
(Cuscuta chinensis)
Also know as Tu si zi
Botanical Information
A twining bright orange parastitic herb with small clusters of white flowers; native from China to Australia.
Working with Dodder
Part(s) Used
Seed
Herb Forms
Bulk herb.
Dodder seed is a Chinese herb. It is regarded as a kidney tonic used to treat such symptoms as frequent urination, sore back, impotence, or leukorrea. It has also been used to treat threatened miscarriage and to stop diarrhea and is considered a sexual tonic.
Dodder sees has a taste of ACRID and SWEET and a temperature of NEUTRAL.
Cautions
Avoid during pregnancy.
Conditions treated with Dodder
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
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Condition
Treatment Support
kidney/bladder tonic
Application
tea, tincture, capsules, tablets
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